These 4 pitchers are all plausible pivots for the Mets, but Snell and Montgomery are highly unlikely. I think since they are the next best pitchers out there after the “Yama Drama”, the asking price will be higher than what the Mets are willing to pay. Additionally, what wasn’t mentioned in the piece, is that Snell would cost the Mets draft picks since he has a qualifying offer from SD. This flies in the face of everything the Mets are trying to do by building a strong, sustainable farm system.
Imanaga and Giolito certainly seem like they make more sense along with short term deals for pitchers like Ryu, Clevinger, Montas, Lorenzen, Paxton, Woodruff (maybe). These are less than exciting but if Stearns can patchwork enough of these types of pitchers together in a thoughtful approach, using his brilliant analytical mind, the Mets could be good enough where the sum is greater than its individual parts.
My feelings on Snell is they should pass. He would cost the Mets draft picks because of his qualifying offer. Not only that, while a very good pitcher, he is overrated. He struggles to complete 6 innings because of high walk rates which will put a consistent burden on the bullpen for the last third of the game. His FIP is about a run higher than his ERA, while still good, suggests that he is not all that he is cracked up to be. Certainly, he is probably the best pitcher out there right now, but he’s not the best fit for the Mets at this current time.
These 4 pitchers are all plausible pivots for the Mets, but Snell and Montgomery are highly unlikely. I think since they are the next best pitchers out there after the “Yama Drama”, the asking price will be higher than what the Mets are willing to pay. Additionally, what wasn’t mentioned in the piece, is that Snell would cost the Mets draft picks since he has a qualifying offer from SD. This flies in the face of everything the Mets are trying to do by building a strong, sustainable farm system.
Imanaga and Giolito certainly seem like they make more sense along with short term deals for pitchers like Ryu, Clevinger, Montas, Lorenzen, Paxton, Woodruff (maybe). These are less than exciting but if Stearns can patchwork enough of these types of pitchers together in a thoughtful approach, using his brilliant analytical mind, the Mets could be good enough where the sum is greater than its individual parts.
The Mets should sign Blake Snell. He’ll be expensive but worth it. He’s an elite pitcher and by far their best option.
My feelings on Snell is they should pass. He would cost the Mets draft picks because of his qualifying offer. Not only that, while a very good pitcher, he is overrated. He struggles to complete 6 innings because of high walk rates which will put a consistent burden on the bullpen for the last third of the game. His FIP is about a run higher than his ERA, while still good, suggests that he is not all that he is cracked up to be. Certainly, he is probably the best pitcher out there right now, but he’s not the best fit for the Mets at this current time.